Open discussions.....

[OMC_Repairs]

I know there is probably 5 million of these already, and as such I expect zero response from the necessary peeps, but I really want to open a conversation with the guys in LTT(primarily el honcho himself).

 

I'm considering starting a channel myself here in Ireland and would be open to doing a couple of intro sessions/contributor streams on WAN show etc to see if there is market appeal.

 

Would love to hear feedback.

[lewdicrous]

Alright buddy, have fun with that.

[Tamesh16]

I mean members ask advice on new channels sometimes, but this forum is not meant to talk to the LTT staff its about its members helping and communicating with each other, they may respond if they have anything to add to your forum discussion, but don't start a topic with main intention of just speaking with them 

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4 hours ago, Tamesh16 said:

I mean members ask advice on new channels sometimes, but this forum is not meant to talk to the LTT staff its about its members helping and communicating with each other, they may respond if they have anything to add to your forum discussion, but don't start a topic with main intention of just speaking with them 

Thanks for commenting. I get what your saying, and that's why I posted here. As per the last line of the OP, I want feedback from users here - and if it's seen by LTT staff, that's a bonus! 

 

First part is the 'pie in the sky' wish, second part of to see if enough of you wonderful people are on this side of the globe to watch it!!

 

As the large corporation says,

 

"When you wish upon a star.... "

 

 

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8 hours ago, Arika S said:

feedback on what?

 

you've essentially said

"I'm wanting to start a youtube channel, put me on WAN show to talk to me about it"

Not really.

 

The feedback would be from members of this forum that are based in the European/EMEA area giving an indication on whether there would be an appetite for something akin to LTT for our timezone(s). WAN show gets hits from people in Europe as I see the superchats on YouTube - but it's generally the same "watching here in blah at 2/3 a.m. etc etc" comment.

 

There are other channels here like Mr. Vestek who are similar, but not quite the same take.

 

As for the featuring part, as I already stated, I (as I'm sure many others) would love to participate in the show at a more active level than 'pay per comment'. With nearly 20 years of both professional and semi-pro IT background to fall back on (whilst not being a massive modder or gamer), I can see opportunity for discussion from a different angle on most articles covered.

 

Hey, you never know, maybe WAN show will spawn a new show that would be a modern take on the old 'call in' radio shows that used to be big.

 

But, as always, thanks for the opinion.

[lewdicrous]

11 hours ago, OMC_Repairs said:

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The WAN show has its own problems (stream issues, screen sharing issues, not starting on time, etc) and you want to add more to that? WAN show is meant to be a relaxing way to end the week, not some serious and professional show.

 

Also, why do you want to be the "European LTT", why don't you make your own thing? People don't like copycats.

If people find out that most, if not all, of what you do is just copying Linus' videos, then I'm sure they won't be too pleased.

 

If you want to be a tech tuber, then find your own voice and style, don't piggyback on other people's success.

You need to give people a reason to watch your videos and frankly "being like LTT" isn't one of them; be original.

[OMC_Repairs]

18 hours ago, lewdicrous said:

The WAN show has its own problems (stream issues, screen sharing issues, not starting on time, etc) and you want to add more to that? WAN show is meant to be a relaxing way to end the week, not some serious and professional show.

 

Also, why do you want to be the "European LTT", why don't you make your own thing? People don't like copycats.

If people find out that most, if not all, of what you do is just copying Linus' videos, then I'm sure they won't be too pleased.

 

If you want to be a tech tuber, then find your own voice and style, don't piggyback on other people's success.

You need to give people a reason to watch your videos and frankly "being like LTT" isn't one of them; be original.

I think your completely misreading this whole thread and maybe going a tad off track.

 

Based on your post, no one should do anything unless its entirely unique and is not replicated anywhere. I'm sorry to tell you, two people in front of a camera is not a unique format, and that being done for a tech-based audience has also not been a first.

 

There is no harm in seeing a format that works and replicating it with a personalized twist. At no point did I state that I would be looking to imitate or identically replicate WAN show, or create some 'hard hitting, professional' operation - so I think your misjudging things a bit....

 

As for WAN show and their 'issues' (as you put it), they are well able to defend themselves if they choose to without need for me to explore my opinion on it.

[lewdicrous]

5 hours ago, OMC_Repairs said:

Based on your post, no one should do anything unless its entirely unique and is not replicated anywhere. I'm sorry to tell you, two people in front of a camera is not a unique format, and that being done for a tech-based audience has also not been a first.

That was in response to what you wrote:

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The feedback would be from members of this forum that are based in the European/EMEA area giving an indication on whether there would be an appetite for something akin to LTT for our timezone(s).

What I said can be shortened to "be you, not the European version of LTT"

5 hours ago, OMC_Repairs said:

There is no harm in seeing a format that works and replicating it with a personalized twist. At no point did I state that I would be looking to imitate or identically replicate WAN show, or create some 'hard hitting, professional' operation - so I think your misjudging things a bit....

Getting inspired by someone is one thing, blatantly copying everything they do is another, that was my point.

If you've been inspired by LTT, then that's perfectly fine, you just gotta differentiate yourself from their own content.

5 hours ago, OMC_Repairs said:

As for WAN show and their 'issues' (as you put it), they are well able to defend themselves if they choose to without need for me to explore my opinion on it.

Again, the WAN show is meant to be a way for Linus and Luke (for the most part) to hangout before the weekend, not some collaborative podcast that features its viewers every episode.

 

Here's the thing, if they open this can of worms, then every person who wants to become a tech tuber would pester them about getting featured in the future.

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11 hours ago, lewdicrous said:

That was in response to what you wrote:

What I said can be shortened to "be you, not the European version of LTT"

Getting inspired by someone is one thing, blatantly copying everything they do is another, that was my point.

If you've been inspired by LTT, then that's perfectly fine, you just gotta differentiate yourself from their own content.

Again, the WAN show is meant to be a way for Linus and Luke (for the most part) to hangout before the weekend, not some collaborative podcast that features its viewers every episode.

 

Here's the thing, if they open this can of worms, then every person who wants to become a tech tuber would pester them about getting featured in the future.

Again, I think you are wildly missing the point - and don't understand what the word 'akin' means....

 

To copy means to identically recreate.

 

I have only alluded to replicating the general format (i.e. a YT channel/show with 1/2/5/whatever number of people discussing tach and IT related topics). So, of you want to paraphrase me, please do so correctly or ask of that's what I mean rather than assuming - because we all know what to 'assume' does....

 

Also, its not like they havent had featured guests in the past(albeit, I'll admit, at the behest of LTT themselves and not by request), so its not the strangest thought concieved.

And if I was putting it to them, I would do it directly - as I have with other unrelated matters, not on a forum where it can be nonsensically torn apart....

 

But, as ever, thanks for your opinion.